The learner will identify the correct pronoun to pair with the noun.
Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Neither the warehouse nor the payroll clerks have the records in _____ files.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
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Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Neither the warehouse nor the payroll clerks have the records in _____ files.
Correct Answer
their
Neither the warehouse nor the payroll clerks have the records in their files.
In this example, there are two nouns: “the warehouse,” which is singular, and “the payroll clerks,” which is plural. Because the word “nor” splits the two nouns so that they stand alone instead of together, you need to focus on the closest noun. In this case, the closest noun is “the payroll clerks,” so use the plural pronoun “their.”
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Neither the warehouse nor the payroll clerks have the records in _____ files.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
their
Neither the warehouse nor the payroll clerks have the records in their files.
In this example, there are two nouns: “the warehouse,” which is singular, and “the payroll clerks,” which is plural. Because the word “nor” splits the two nouns so that they stand alone instead of together, you need to focus on the closest noun. In this case, the closest noun is “the payroll clerks,” so use the plural pronoun “their.”
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Either Beth or the sales team will move _____ office today.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Correct!
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Either Beth or the sales team will move _____ office today.
Correct Answer
its
Either Beth or the sales team will move its office today.
In this example, there are two nouns: “Beth” and “the sales team.” Because the word “or” splits the two nouns so that they stand alone instead of together, focus on the closest noun. In this case, the closest noun is “the sales team.” A team is one unit, so use the singular pronoun “its.”
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Either Beth or the sales team will move _____ office today.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
its
Either Beth or the sales team will move its office today.
In this example, there are two nouns: “Beth” and “the sales team.” Because the word “or” splits the two nouns so that they stand alone instead of together, focus on the closest noun. In this case, the closest noun is “the sales team.” A team is one unit, so use the singular pronoun “its.”
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Acme Corporation bases _____ decisions on extensive research.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Correct!
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Acme Corporation bases _____ decisions on extensive research.
Correct Answer
its
Acme Corporation bases its decisions on extensive research.
If you refer to a company as a whole, it is a single unit, so the noun is singular. However, if you refer to the people who make up the company (“the company employees,” “the members of management,” etc.), the noun will be plural.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Acme Corporation bases _____ decisions on extensive research.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
its
Acme Corporation bases its decisions on extensive research.
If you refer to a company as a whole, it is a single unit, so the noun is singular. However, if you refer to the people who make up the company (“the company employees,” “the members of management,” etc.), the noun will be plural.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
We learned how the state Occupational Protection Agency develops _____ regulations.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Correct!
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
We learned how the state Occupational Protection Agency develops _____ regulations.
Correct Answer
its
We learned how the state Occupational Protection Agency develops its regulations.
If you refer to an agency as a whole, it is a single unit, so the noun is singular. However, if you refer to the people who work for or with the agency (“agency representatives,” “agency employees,” etc.), the noun will be plural.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
We learned how the state Occupational Protection Agency develops _____ regulations.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
its
We learned how the state Occupational Protection Agency develops its regulations.
If you refer to an agency as a whole, it is a single unit, so the noun is singular. However, if you refer to the people who work for or with the agency (“agency representatives,” “agency employees,” etc.), the noun will be plural.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Some of the technicians adjust _____ working hours during the busy summer months.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Correct!
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Some of the technicians adjust _____ working hours during the busy summer months.
Correct Answer
their
Some of the technicians adjust their working hours during the busy summer months.
“Some” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “some” refers to “technicians,” which is plural. So, the noun requires a plural pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Some of the technicians adjust _____ working hours during the busy summer months.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
their
Some of the technicians adjust their working hours during the busy summer months.
“Some” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “some” refers to “technicians,” which is plural. So, the noun requires a plural pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Some of the candy made _____ way out of the jar last night.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Correct!
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Some of the candy made _____ way out of the jar last night.
Correct Answer
its
Some of the candy made its way out of the jar last night.
“Some” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “some” refers to “candy,” which is singular. So, the noun requires a singular pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
Some of the candy made _____ way out of the jar last night.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
its
Some of the candy made its way out of the jar last night.
“Some” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “some” refers to “candy,” which is singular. So, the noun requires a singular pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
None of the employees want to forfeit _____ vacation benefits.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Correct!
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
None of the employees want to forfeit _____ vacation benefits.
Correct Answer
their
None of the employees want to forfeit their vacation benefits.
“None” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “none” refers to “employees,” which is plural. So, the noun requires a plural pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
None of the employees want to forfeit _____ vacation benefits.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
their
None of the employees want to forfeit their vacation benefits.
“None” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “none” refers to “employees,” which is plural. So, the noun requires a plural pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
None of the paint lost _____ deep red color.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Correct!
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
None of the paint lost _____ deep red color.
Correct Answer
its
None of the paint lost its deep red color.
“None” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “none” refers to “paint,” which is singular. So, the noun requires a singular pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
None of the paint lost _____ deep red color.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
its
None of the paint lost its deep red color.
“None” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “none” refers to “paint,” which is singular. So, the noun requires a singular pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Identify the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
All of the committee members attended, but _____ failed to agree on a plan.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Correct!
Identify the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
All of the committee members attended, but _____ failed to agree on a plan.
Correct Answer
they
All of the committee members attended, but they failed to agree on a plan.
“All” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “all” refers to “committee members,” which is plural. So, the noun requires a plural pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Identify the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
All of the committee members attended, but _____ failed to agree on a plan.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
they
All of the committee members attended, but they failed to agree on a plan.
“All” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “all” refers to “committee members,” which is plural. So, the noun requires a plural pronoun.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
All water holds _____ shape when frozen.
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Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Correct!
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
All water holds _____ shape when frozen.
Correct Answer
its
All water holds its shape when frozen.
“All” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “all” refers to “water,” which is singular. So, the noun requires a singular pronoun.
Question 1 of 10
Communication: Noun-Pronoun Agreement 1
Incorrect
Select the correct pronoun to complete this sentence:
All water holds _____ shape when frozen.
Your Answer
Correct Answer
its
All water holds its shape when frozen.
“All” can be either singular or plural. In this case, “all” refers to “water,” which is singular. So, the noun requires a singular pronoun.
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